Digitel Talk

Digitel Talk

Digitel Talk is a podcast promoting doing good in the mobile, telecoms and related technology industries. The heart of the podcast is about the people, what they have done, how it has affected them, others and the planet and what great things we can expect. We aim to share the stories of those champions who want to help others and have found a way of using mobile, telecoms and technology to achieve this.  As hosts who work in telecoms, if nothing else, the podcast aims to broaden the audience for these projects with hopes it might resonate with others who will be inspired to do something good themselves.

  1. How Orange Is Reinventing Home Tech – Chem Assayag at Network X

    5 HR AGO

    How Orange Is Reinventing Home Tech – Chem Assayag at Network X

    In this episode of Digitel Talk, recorded live at Network X 2025, host Ian Ginn sits down with Chem Assayag, VP of Home Services Innovation at Orange Innovation, to explore how the telecom giant is shaping the connected home of the future. From sustainable device design and circular economy initiatives to AI-driven customer care and youth protection, Chem reveals how Orange is driving innovation with responsibility. Discover the story behind Purple, the open-source standard for telco gateways, how AI is improving connectivity, and what it really takes to give everyone “the keys to a responsible digital world.” Links & Resources: Orange Network XOrange FondationPrpl FondationGuests Bio Chem is leading the “Home Services” Innovation Domain for Orange Innovation (TV and content, connectivity, smart home, home devices…). In his role he is defining strategy as well as driving and implementing the innovation roadmap for the domain and working with Orange countries to launch and run new products and services. Prior to that Chem was the Executive Vice President of Marketing & Sales for Viaccess Orca, driving the company’s expansion for 6 years. More generally Chem has a strong experience in the world of digital services, working for companies such as OpenTV, NDS (now Synamedia) or Qualcomm. Aside from his corporate sales and business experience, Assayag is an entrepreneur who founded, managed, and sold his own company, and has also driven a number of business startups. Chem graduated in management from EM Lyon, and holds a postgraduate degree in media management from ESCP Europe Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    33 min
  2. Connected Britain 2025 – A Post-Event Wrap-Up with Industry Insiders

    6 DAYS AGO

    Connected Britain 2025 – A Post-Event Wrap-Up with Industry Insiders

    In this special wrap-up episode recorded live at Connected Britain 2025, host Ian Ginn brings together three of the UK telecoms industry’s most recognisable voices — Raj Kalia (Founder & CEO of Peralia Properties), Paddy Paddison (CEO of INCA), and Harry Baldock (Editor at Total Telecom). Together, they unpack the big themes from the conference: from collaboration and consolidation in the altnet space to the role of local authorities, Project Gigabit, and the importance of long-term sustainable competition. The conversation shines a light on how Britain’s connectivity sector is evolving — not just through fibre rollouts and investment, but through community-led initiatives, public–private partnerships, and a shared drive to make digital access equitable for all. Links & Resources: Connected Britain 2025 Project GigabitIndependent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA)Total TelecomWildanetPeralia PropertiesGuests Bio Raj Kalia is a seasoned infrastructure leader, investor, and board advisor with 20+ years of experience in telecoms and digital transformation. He previously led Building Digital UK (BDUK), managing over £8bn in government programs. Raj is currently focused on acquiring and consolidating businesses in the Telecoms and IT sectors. Paddy Paddison is CEO of INCA, the trade association for the UK’s independent digital infrastructure sector. Co-founded Wildanet an Altnet in the South West of England. He has over four decades of experience in broadband, telecommunications, and business leadership, and is a strong advocate for competition and innovation in the market. Outside his professional role, Paddy is also a trained jeweller and silversmith. Harry Baldock is an experienced tech and telecoms journalist, having served as Editor for Total Telecom for the past six years. He writes daily news stories and feature articles on a broad range of topics, from 5G and satellite technologies to AI and digital inclusion. He regularly chairs panels at a variety of industry events and is a judge for the World Communication Awards.  Prior to his role at Total Telecom, Harry worked in the medical publishing industry.  Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    1h 16m
  3. Philippe Lattes on Satellites, Bluetooth and Enabling a Connected Planet

    28 OCT

    Philippe Lattes on Satellites, Bluetooth and Enabling a Connected Planet

    In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with Philippe Lattes, President and Co-Founder of LEOBLUE, to explore a revolutionary idea: connecting every smartphone on Earth — through satellites and Bluetooth. Philippe shares how his team has achieved what many said was impossible — sending data directly from space to smartphones using existing Bluetooth technology. The goal? To create a universal, affordable communication network that could transform disaster response, education, and inclusion in the most remote corners of the planet. Philippe also discusses the role of AI onboard satellites, how “smart” space technology can detect fires or pollution in real time, and why energy consumption and digital equality must be at the heart of future innovation. Tune in to hear how a visionary approach to space and telecommunications could help bridge the global digital divide — and why doing so is, quite literally, a mission for good. 🎧 Listen now to learn how space innovation is powering connection for good. Links & Resources: AI for Good Summit (ITU) European Space AgencyGuest Bio Philippe Lattes (CEO) combines over 25 years in satellite engineering at Airbus Defence & Space with 11 years leading Aerospace Valley, Europe’s largest aerospace innovation cluster, where he launched ESA BIC Sud France and ActInSpace. He also founded and managed companies, including one in Poland later sold, and today works as an international consultant supporting innovation and space projects in developing countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. This has created the LeoBlue company based on a patented technology to transmit directly informations to all the smartphones from satellites. The main use will be to provide a universal alert system in non covered area or when the terrestrial networks are out of services. It gives him both the entrepreneurial mindset and global network needed to scale LEOBLUE. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    24 min
  4. Amy Low on Bridging the Digital Inclusion Gap for All

    16 OCT

    Amy Low on Bridging the Digital Inclusion Gap for All

    In this episode of Digitel Talk, recorded live at Connected Britain 2025, host Ian Ginn sits down with Amy Low, Chief Executive of AbilityNet, to explore how technology can empower everyone — regardless of age, ability, or background. Amy shares inspiring stories from AbilityNet’s mission to make the digital world accessible to all, including how simple tech adaptations are helping older and disabled people regain independence and confidence. From helping someone reconnect with loved ones online to leading the conversation on inclusive design, Amy demonstrates how accessibility is not just an ethical priority — it’s a path to innovation and inclusion. The discussion also delves into the rise of AI, ethics, and representation — and why building a truly inclusive digital future requires both empathy and action. Links & Resources: https://abilitynet.org.uk/TechShareProhttps://www.bt.com/about/digital-impact-and-sustainability/building-better-digital-lives/senior-skillshttps://abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/empowering-older-adults-how-abilitynet-and-bt-group-are-transforming-digital-skillshttps://abilitynet.org.uk/join-our-it-can-help-volunteershttps://abilitynet.org.uk/our-supportersGuest Bio Amy Low is Chief Executive at AbilityNet a technology and digital accessibility charity that supports disabled people to achieve their objectives at home, at work, in education and in day to day life. AbilityNet provide a range of services for individuals and organisations including 1-1 support services, online resources, accessibility consultancy and training.  Having spent 15 years working in a variety of roles within serviced property and IT services, Amy joined AbilityNet in 2016, drawn by the opportunity to leverage technology to remove barriers to participation for disabled people and create a better digital experience for everyone. Amy sits on the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) sponsored Digital Inclusion Action Committee as a member of the Inclusive Digital Services Subcommittee and is also a Community Board Member of the Digital Poverty Alliance. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    24 min
  5. Digital Inclusion as a Human Right in Britain with Elizabeth Anderson

    14 OCT

    Digital Inclusion as a Human Right in Britain with Elizabeth Anderson

    In this episode of Digitel Talk, recorded live at Connected Britain 2025, host Ian Ginn sits down with Elizabeth Anderson, CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, to discuss how we can close the UK’s growing digital divide. Elizabeth reveals that 19 million people across the UK are affected by some form of digital poverty — whether through lack of access, affordability, or basic digital skills. She shares powerful stories from the Tech for Families programme, which has helped thousands of households connect to education, employment, and essential services for the first time. Together, Ian and Elizabeth explore the human and economic cost of digital exclusion, the role of tech companies in bridging the gap, and why circular economy initiatives — such as refurbishing unused devices — are key to a more inclusive digital future. This conversation is a wake-up call and a hopeful roadmap for a digitally fairer Britain. Links & Resources: Connected Britain 2025Digital Poverty AllianceTech for Families Programme  Currys Donation Network   Guest Bio Elizabeth Anderson is CEO of the Digital Poverty Alliance, which aims to end digital poverty in the UK once and for all.  Leading the DPA programmatic and operational team, she focusses across advocacy, community building and delivery work, talking to schools, industry partners, government leads, local authorities and other charities.  Elizabeth’s career has been focussed almost exclusively in the non-profit sector, working in areas including education, disadvantage and healthcare, focussing on strategic development, governance and stakeholder engagement to create social change.  Outside work, she holds charity Trusteeships focusing on heritage and wildlife, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.  She lives just outside London, in Kent. Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    17 min
  6. Turning Data Centres Waste Heat into Community Power with Mark Bjornsgaard

    10 OCT

    Turning Data Centres Waste Heat into Community Power with Mark Bjornsgaard

    At Connected Britain, host Ian Ginn sits down with Mark Bjornsgaard, Chief Innovation Officer of Deep Green Technologies, to discuss how data centres can drive both digital progress and environmental change. Deep Green’s revolutionary approach captures waste heat from AI-powered data centres and reuses it to heat community swimming pools and district heating systems — saving energy, cutting costs, and reducing carbon emissions. Mark also shares insights on the challenges of scaling sustainable tech in the UK, the future of AI infrastructure, and why he believes green innovation must be driven by both economics and empathy. Links & Resources: CivioConnected Britain Octopus energy investment Deep Green files to build 5MW data center Guest Bio Mark is the founder and CIO of Deep Green which he sold to Octopus for £200m in 2023. He has grown multiple businesses from scratch to scale. Back in the early 00s he was the co-founder of Artists First, the legendary music software platform which helped transform the industry from CDs to digital downloads. His current portfolio includes Lifted (Senior care - a JV with British Gas), Altogether (a US based dental healthcare business, a JV with GSK) and Secret Source  (augmented tech teams, based in Spain). He is an investor in Caldera (Heat Batteries, Europe), Colibri(augmented teah teams, US), Optect (AI flame detection), NewChange FX (FX data aggregation) and Alt (FCA registered fractional ownership). He holds a number of other board positions and previously consulted to a range of FTSE 100s on M&A strategy and innovation. Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnGuest: Rory CollinsEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    21 min
  7. Rory Collins on How UNOPS Uses AI to Save Lives and Rebuild Communities

    3 OCT

    Rory Collins on How UNOPS Uses AI to Save Lives and Rebuild Communities

    In this special AI for Good Summit episode, host Ian Ginn sits down with Rory Collins, Global Information Management & Analytics Advisor at UNOPS. With operations in 22 countries, Rory and his team are using AI, GIS, and advanced data analytics to make communities safer by removing explosive ordnance, securing weapons, and supporting peacebuilding efforts. From predicting high-risk minefields in Afghanistan to transforming cleared land into billion-dollar economic zones, Rory shares how technology is turning danger zones into thriving communities. He also explains how UNOPS leverages AI to measure impact against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and why bridging the digital divide is key to global progress. Recorded live at the AI for Good Summit 2025 in Geneva, this episode highlights the role of collaboration, open-source innovation, and telecommunications in shaping a safer, more connected world. Links & Resources: UNOPS Official Website AI for Good SummitEsriDemiaGoogle Deep Mind  Guest Bio Rory Collins is the Global Information Management and Analytics Advisor for UNOPS Peace and Security Cluster. He specializes in innovation and technology integration in humanitarian mine action. With a focus on enterprise system implementation and management, as well as remote sensing, Mr. Collins has led multiple projects with the UN that enhance operational efficiency and innovation in humanitarian mine action. Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnGuest: Rory CollinsEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

    22 min
  8. M-Well - GSMA GloMo Winners, Revolutionising Digital Healthcare and Wellness Across the Philippines

    16 SEPT

    M-Well - GSMA GloMo Winners, Revolutionising Digital Healthcare and Wellness Across the Philippines

    Episode Description  In this inspiring episode of Digital Talk, host Ian Ginn sits down with Chaye Cabal-Revilla, CEO of mWell and Chief Finance, Risk, and Sustainability Officer at Metro Pacific Investment Corporation. Together, they explore how mWell is transforming healthcare access in the Philippines through innovative digital solutions. From launching teleconsultations during the pandemic to deploying solar-powered mobile clinics and pioneering drone medicine deliveries, mWell is redefining what it means to bring healthcare to underserved communities. Chaye shares powerful stories of impact, including how indigenous families now receive timely medical care, and how overseas Filipino workers can support their loved ones back home through the platform. The conversation also dives into mWell’s gamified wellness features, mental health support, AI-powered doctor tools, and its ambitious goal to serve all 120 million Filipinos. Chaye’s leadership philosophy and personal journey—from aspiring doctor to tech-driven healthcare executive—add a deeply human touch to this episode. Whether you're passionate about digital health, social impact, or leadership, this episode is a must-listen. Links and resources mWell GLOMO awardsGSMAEpisode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth. Guest bio: Incumbent Chief Finance Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of MPIC. Prior to MPIC she held key positions in the PLDT Group, including: Senior Vice President; Group Controller of PLDT, Inc.; Chief Finance Officer of Smart Communications, Inc; Chief Sustainability Officer of the PLDT Group; and Chief Finance Officer/Treasurer of PLDT-Smart Foundation. Earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from DLSU- Manila and MBA from Asian Institute of Management. Attended the Stanford Executive Program of Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Sustainability Management Program from Swedish Institute. Podcast credits: Host: Ian GinnGuest: Chaye Cabal-RevillaEditor: Francis WrightDesigner: Rebecca GinnProject manager: Ivana DuricSend us your feedback Follow Digitel Talk Want to be a guest on the show or sponsor a podcast? For all enquires contact getintouch@digiteltalk.com If you liked this episode, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps our channel. You can find us on LinkedIn @digitel-talk or on our website www.digiteltalk.com

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Digitel Talk is a podcast promoting doing good in the mobile, telecoms and related technology industries. The heart of the podcast is about the people, what they have done, how it has affected them, others and the planet and what great things we can expect. We aim to share the stories of those champions who want to help others and have found a way of using mobile, telecoms and technology to achieve this.  As hosts who work in telecoms, if nothing else, the podcast aims to broaden the audience for these projects with hopes it might resonate with others who will be inspired to do something good themselves.

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    Digitel Talk
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
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